UW Farm CSA

By becoming a member or ‘shareholder,’ you are not simply purchasing food, you are directly investing in the success of our student-run farm program and joining our community! You will receive a portion of our harvest and enjoy some of the freshest local produce right from our campus to your table!

HOW TO SIGN UP

Below are the three types of CSA programs we offer:

Summer, Peak and Fall. Information for each CSA session is listed below in detail.

CSA box pick-up Locations and a FAQ sheet are listed at the bottom of this page.

Summer CSA – NOW OPEN for 2019!

16 Weeks, June 12 – September 25

Share Details:

Box Size: One size – will feed a family of four or two heavy veggie eaters. Box contents vary week to week, but each box contains an average of 8-12 different items based on what is fresh.

Cost for Summer CSA Membership:

Faculty/Staff: $500 (or two installments of $250)

Students only: $480 (or two installments of $240)

When: Pick-ups begin the second week of June and will continue every weds through the third week of September.

Where: You can pick up your box on our farm at CUH or at the UW Club on main campus, your choice! Scroll down the page for details on locations and other common questions and answers.

By becoming a member you are not simply purchasing food, you are directly investing in the success of our student-run farm program and joining our community! You will receive a portion of our harvest and enjoy some of the freshest local produce right from our campus to your table!

For a flat fee of $200, you can get our CSA box at the most bountiful time of year with produce like fresh basil, sweet tomatoes and even spicy peppers. This is a delicious time to sample some of the season’s most flavorful produce. Sign up here.

By becoming a member you are not simply purchasing food, you are directly investing in the success of our student-run farm program and joining our community! You will receive a portion of our harvest and enjoy some of the freshest local produce right from our campus to your table!

July – September

Guess what? We will be including seasonal bouquets on a regular basis as part of the 2019 CSA! In addition we have added cut flowers to the weekly Fresh Sheet sent out weekly to campus Housing and Food Services!

Fall Season CSA – Closed for 2018

7 Weeks, October – November

Box Size: One size – will feed a family of four or two heavy veggie eaters. Box contents vary week to week, but each box contains an average of 8-12 different items based on what is fresh.

Cost for Fall Season CSA Membership:

Faculty/Staff/Student/Alumni: $240.00

When: Pick-ups every Wed. from October 3 – November 14

Where: You can pick up your box on our farm at CUH or at the UW Club on main campus

Some of the veggies you may find in your box: winter squash, garlic, onions, kale, mustard greens, beets, carrots, and a limited amount of the following due to cold temperatures: basil, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, sweet peppers

2. Print out the completed Agreement form, sign the first page and mail it in with your check to the Center for Urban Horticulture, attention, UW Farm.

PLEASE NOTE: You will not be added to our official membership or packing list until we have received a signed form and check. Membership slots are finalized on a first-come first-serve basis.

DEADLINE for purchasing a Fall CSA Share is September 21st. ALL checks and envelopes must be post-marked on or before September 21st to be accepted. If we are sold out before we receive your payment, an email will be sent to you and your check returned.

ALL CSA Pick-up Details:

*Any boxes remaining out at the sites at 9:30am on Thursday will be removed. If you are not able to pick-up your box while you are out of town, please let us know ahead of time so that we can keep the produce from going to waste!

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FAQ

Q: I need financial assistance, are there any options for me?

A: Please contact us at theuwfarm@gmail.com about need-based discounts. You may also pay in installments, but full payment for the whole season is due by the first pick-up on June 13th.

Q: What happens If I go on vacation or miss a pick-up?

A: Due to health and safety regulations, any produce remaining at the sites at 7:30am Thursday will need to be composted. If you are not able to pick-up your box while you are out of town, have a friend pick it up or let us know ahead of time so we can keep the produce from going to waste. We have many students who would gladly eat this delicious produce rather than seeing it get tossed!

Q: What would be an example of a typical box?

A: Take a look at these box photos from our 2017 season!

Testimonials

“The benefits I experienced as a CSA member included a much greater variety of locally produced, organic vegetables and herbs than I had made a part of my diet in the past. It also provided an opportunity to share the bounty with family and neighbors. I became good friends with my neighbors and shared meals! The variety of vegetables led naturally to my cooking a greater variety of meals….and when tomatoes were plentiful, I learned to can them!”

~Franklin Furlong

“The UW Farm CSA was an incredible way to connect with the seasons and support urban farming! This is by far the best CSA we have ever participated in, and each box was like unwrapping a gift. There was a huge variety of delicious vegetables each week- we loved experimenting with new produce and recipes thanks to this CSA. We’re glad we could support the UW Farm, and look forward to the next season.”